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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.41, 6,013.31 and 2,468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.41, 6,013.31 and 2,468.95 is: 3,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.41 : 6,013.31 = 2,468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.41/6,013.31 = 2,468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.41x = 6,013.31 × 2,468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.41x = 14,846,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,534.35/4,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.19

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